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Nick was the Managing Editor for growthbusiness.co.uk when it was owned by Vitesse Media, before moving on to become Head of Investment Group and Editor at What Investment and thence to Head of Intermediary Communications at The Association of Investment Companies (AIC).

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AMEC makes technology acquisition

International engineering and project management company AMEC has acquired Qedi, a project delivery company, for up to £33 million.

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Ollie & Nic secures rescue deal

Clothing accessories retailer Ollie & Nic has secured refinancing from Onyx Retail, a group of investors including Peter Davies, Richard Sims and Chris Inman.

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Management buy-out of plastics business

Key Capital Partners (KCP) has provided expansion financing to Wells Plastics, and taken a minority stake in the company.

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LVMH completes Nude Skincare deal 

Luxury products group Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) has acquired a 70 per cent stake in UK cosmetics company Nude Skincare for an undisclosed amount.

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Wonga rallies to raise £73 million

Short-term online lender Wonga has raised £73 million in its latest financing round, attracting American firm Oak Investment Partners to back the London-based business after recent strong growth.

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DCC acquires regional competitor

Dublin-based oil and gas distributor DCC has agreed to acquire Pace Fuelcare for €27.7 million (£23.4 million) in a deal subject to clearance from the UK Office of Fair Trading.

Alternative Finance for Business

Taking advantage of the tax gap

Andy White, tax partner at accountants CBW, explains how entrepreneurs can take advantage of the wide gap between capital gains tax and income tax rates to lower their payments.

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Publicis makes digital acquisition

London-based digital content and social media agency Holler has been acquired by Publicis Groupe, and will become part of Leo Burnett in the UK.

Growth Planning

Breaking into the US

Expansion across the Atlantic is the dream of most entrepreneurial British businesses, but it’s difficult to pull off.

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Parc Aviation acquires SGI Aviation

Aviation personnel provider Parc Aviation has agreed to acquire Dublin-based SGI Aviation (SGIA) for an undisclosed amount.

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Aramex moves into African markets

Global logistics provider Aramex has acquired two Kenyan courier and delivery companies as part of its plan to expand into emerging markets.

Entrepreneurs

Bright Minds: The Power Top 50 2011

Business XL's ranking of the most influential investors and serial entrepreneurs in the UK. We've spoken to some of the best brains in business, the dynamic entrepreneurs and investors driving growth.